- Scottish
- Female
- Occupation: Professional Singer/ Voice Teacher
- Location: London Area
Degree and Performing Diploma from Royal Scottish Academy of Music
Over 30 years experience as a professional singer, teacher and choral director
Presently teaching at a major Public School, a Performing Arts School and a leading London Drama College.
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4 Comments
September 22, 2007 at 8:37 am
Hello Glenna
I would love learning to sing bel canto.
The only problem is where to star?
Do you know of any good teacher around Reading,Berkshire area?
Is it possible to teach myself from some selfhelp books or internet courses?
Any advice that you could share with me would be very much appreciated!
I love you blog, great wrinting, keep it up!!!!!!!!
Many thanks.
September 22, 2007 at 8:18 pm
Glad you are enjoying the blog. As to learning bel canto technique, books and internet courses are only useful as a reference. To learn the true bel canto you have to find yourself a master teacher and they are rare! I would suggest that you check out David Jones, the voice teacher on the internet. He is based in New York but he visits London regularly to give master classes and can be booked for individual lessons. His masterclasses are always interesting and you will meet lots of like-minded students and teachers at these events. He is over on the 14th October. Here is the link: http://www.voiceteacher.com/ Good luck!
February 28, 2008 at 1:17 am
Hi there, Just wondering how you managed to come across the De Reszke materials you found. I am a voice teacher myself, and though I rarely read the teachings/materials of other teachers, De Reszke holds some intrigue for me as I have some roots in him (see website). Anything you direct me to regarding De Reszke that has been informative would be appreciated. Thanks! Happy Singing!
February 28, 2008 at 10:06 am
Thank you for your comment. You need to get hold of “The Teaching of Jean de Reszke” by Dale V. Gilliland published by Pro Musica Press. The editor is Dr Edward V Foreman, who himself was a student of three exponents of the De Reszke school. The great Dame Maggie Teyte was one of De Reszke’s most celebrated pupils and there is an interesting biography of her called “In Pursuit Of Perfection” by Garry O’Connor (her nephew) published by Gollancz which is a fascinating read. But beware as some of De Reszke’s ideas can be misleading and should not be read in isolation. I still maintain that the historical bel canto is the true path to vocal wisdom. Read the translations of Tosi and Mancini and for more contemporary writings Cornelius Reid and Richard Miller. In my opinion one ought to read extensively on the subject of vocal pedagogy.